The Raising Hope Center

04/30/2024

Your emails matter to get this necessary law passed. Every child’s life matters. Click the below link to email NYS Leadership and voice your support of Kyra’s Law.

This will take you 15 seconds, and will help save the lives of other children from being court-ordered into harm's way.

01/24/2024

Can we talk about anxiety for a second?

Anxiety disorders increased 25% since the COVID pandemic. About 374 million people are diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.

Anxiety is pervasive and can manifest differently in people but is common even for people without a diagnosed anxiety disorder.

Educating yourself, promoting open conversations and creating a supportive environment are ways we can support our loved ones and ourselves.

01/21/2024

So many people suffer from depression but because they do well at work, always have a smile on their face and outwardly manage their responsibilities, their depression is not recognized.

This is why it’s important to check in with your loved ones. Depression can be invisible.

07/10/2023

We are holding a fundraiser in memory of children who have died due to abuse or neglect. Our guests will enjoy live music, dancing, dinner, and raffle prizes. All proceeds from this fundraiser will be donated to the Long Island chapter of BACA (Bikers Against Child Abuse). We want to make sure that....

06/05/2023

If you are skinny, you are on drugs. If you are fat, you need to lose weight. If you drink, you are an alcoholic. If you get dress up, you are conceited. If you dress down, you’ve let yourself go. If you speak your mind, you are rude. If you don’t say anything, you are snobbish. If you are sociable, you’re a party animal. If you stay to yourself, you are detached.

You can’t do anything without being criticized. We live in a society where people can’t survive if they are not judging the next person. Let’s build each other up. We are all the best we can, in the same game called life.

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05/23/2023

05/03/2023

On this 3rd day of Mental Health Awareness Month 2023, I want to share some of my therapist secrets……

BABY GOATS!!!

These adorable little babies could put a smile on anyone’s face! Sometimes when you’re feeling down, or upset, or irritated, watching videos of these little babies, or anything that makes you happy, can help to lift your mood!

05/01/2023

05/01/2023

May is Mental Health Awareness month. Throughout the month, we will be posting information and resources.

Our words matter. Get tips on how to start a conversation about mental health with a friend or loved one: samhsa.gov/mental-health/how-to-talk/friends-and-family-members

If you or a loved one are in need of services, Raising Hope is here for you.

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04/12/2023

Justice can never be served when an innocent life was abused and neglected until it ended. 25 to life is the best that our justice system will allow and thank you, Judge Mazzei, for ensuring that is the sentence.

“My only regret is, Miss Pollina, they don’t have a garage,” Suffolk County Supreme Court Judge Timothy Mazzei told Pollina about the prison where she will serve time. “That’s where you deserve to be for the rest of your natural life.”

04/10/2023

To every person who got up this morning even though they didn’t want to, I see you. I see how strong and courageous and resilient and brave you are.

Keep getting up. The world needs strong people like you.